Historically animals were required to work for their keep but this is not generally the case for Western companion animals. Nevertheless, there is evidence to suggest that humans do benefit from becoming pet owners and this report will evaluate the physiological effects of human and companion animal interactions.

Historically animals were required to work for their keep but this is not generally the case for Western companion animals. Nevertheless, there is evidence to suggest that humans do benefit from becoming pet owners and this report will evaluate the physiological effects of human and companion animal interactions.